Displaying all articles tagged DTES

It’s easy to see that craft beer is quickly becoming a big part of the average Vancouverite’s personal identity. From tasting rooms and growler fills, to seasonal flavours and pairings, the local appetite for new and interesting local brews doesn’t seem to be slowing down. That’s exactly what the team behind the Strathcona Beer Company […]

With members spread out across the lower mainland and peppered around the world, the Chapel Sound community has a reach that feels both hyper local and global at the same time. Seemingly started on a whim by some friends in a living room late one night, the electronic music collective has gone from live streaming […]

As a city that loves coffee, Vancouver knows how important it is to find the perfect coffee break snack. While some opt for scones, muffins, or cookies, doughnuts definitely rank high as one of the city’s favourite coffee companions. Cartems Donuterie, a fixture of East Vancouver, may have created the one gourmet donut that rules […]

Ask anyone about Meghann McGrath, commonly known as Mega, and they’ll all probably tell you the same thing. She’s a very driven and talented designer who’s also one of biggest hip hop heads around. Fueled creatively by rap music, Mega started her first wheatpaste public art project in 2013 and called it, ‘STREET SCRIPT.’ Starting […]

An institution of the East Van art scene is the Eastside Culture Crawl. Now in its 19th year, the culture crawl is an annual 4-day visual arts festival in November that involves artists on Vancouver’s Eastside opening their studio to the public. The event is focused on the area bounded by Main St., 1st Ave., […]

Jordan Cooper, like many other creatives living in Vancouver, is a man of many talents. In addition to his odd jobs here and there, he can also be founds working on his creative projects, at the Juice Truck and at Cycle Media doing post production work. This time, we sat down with Jordan to talk […]

The Main Street Vinyl Record Fair is an institution of Vancouver’s local music scene. This Sunday, November 15th, the record fair returns to Heritage Hall for it’s 12th year boasting over 45 independent dealers and over 50,000 vinyl records for sale from every genre and era! With your $4 door charge you’ll get direct access […]

Print is not dead. On the contrary, it’s still very popular with many small independent companies producing small run art books, magazines and prints to support the industry and it’s artists. Around the world, many small and large art book fairs create an opportunity for these small companies and artists to connect with their audiences […]

Slow your roll the next time you take the popular Union Street bike route by the Savoury Chef building close to Venables and Clark. You wouldn’t want to miss the massive new mural outside by local artist Luke Ramsey. Ramsey, who prefers island living over the city, exhibits internationally and works as a freelance illustrator […]

Want to look great, spread Positive Vibes and help kids in your community live healthier & happier lives? Buy a ‘POSI VIBES’ shirt designed by Ali Bruce and support YMCA Strong Kids! Positive Vibes was founded by a like-minded group of young adults fortunate enough to have the YMCA helping them realize their entrepreneurial dreams […]

Thursday August 27

Want to look great, spread Positive Vibes and help kids in your community live healthier & happier lives? Buy a ‘POSI VIBES’ shirt designed by Ali Bruce and support YMCA Strong Kids! Positive Vibes was founded by a like-minded group of young adults fortunate enough to have the YMCA helping them realize their entrepreneurial dreams […]

Thursday August 27

As we begin to settle back into the weather our city is known for, we’re excited to share how much we’ve been able to give back to our community these past couple weeks. From dance shows to gangsta rap pop-up shops and sporting events, the diversity of our programming in Vancouver extends to our charity work. […]

Thursday August 27

It’s obvious that Vancouver loves their sweets. With specialty ice cream and doughnut shops popping up all over the city, Glazed and Confused is no exception. Sheena’s doughnut cart does stand out, however, by using a totally unique recipe and a business model that is geared to helping people living in the DTES. We recently […]

Thursday August 27

Internationally-acclaimed DJ/Producer and trance family favorite, Gareth Emery is touching down in Vancouver on August 27th for exclusive and much sought after performance at Blueprint’s own M.I.A. Nightclub. Above and beyond simple rarified intimacy in the age of stadium events Gareth Emery has partnered with the Blueprint family in support of The Greater Vancouver Food […]

Thursday August 27

The Third Annual Jim Green Memorial Basketball Tourney hits the courts at the Woodward’s Building on Saturday August 29. Get a team together, show off your dribbling skills (or not), or just come chill with us and support for a great cause. The Jim Green Foundation raises money for members of the Downtown East Side (DTES). […]

Thursday August 27

The Simpsons is so much more than just a TV show. They have their own cult fans, official merch, iPhone app and their own amusement park ride! Among the many memorable characters from the show, Bart Simpson stands out as the mischievous punk older brother in the family. Bart’s massive popularity in the 90s sparked […]

Wednesday July 1

The Simpsons is so much more than just a TV show. They have their own cult fans, official merch, iPhone app and their own amusement park ride! Among the many memorable characters from the show, Bart Simpson stands out as the mischievous punk older brother in the family. Bart’s massive popularity in the 90s sparked […]

Wednesday July 1

Blueprint Welcomes Long-Time Nightlife & Arts Curator Jason Sulyma To The Team June 2, 2015 (Vancouver, BC) — Blueprint is pleased to announce an exciting addition to their team. Jason Sulyma, otherwise known as local and internationally celebrated DJ and promoter MY!GAY!HUSBAND! (MGH!), joins the company’s management team as Marketing & Promotions Manager at Gastown’s […]

Wednesday July 1

With another year’s SEASONS Festival come and gone and the memories still fresh in our minds, Blueprint is excited to announce a donation of $14,182 in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. We’re very proud of our partnership and initiative with the GVFB: for every ticket sold during the 5 day festival taking place […]